Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations. Claim Evidence (Describe the adaptation that humans evolved.) Reasoning (How does this adaptation help human populations survive better in their environment?) Humans have evolved to adapt to their environment through the process of natural selection. Video: Biology of Skin Color Article 1: Sickle Cell: A Mutation Story Article 2: Lactose Tolerance: Got lactase? Article 3: Three High-Altitude Peoples, Three Adaptations to Thin Air Human Evolution Claim Evidence Reasoning Essay Outline Paragraph 1 Introduction/Hook What is natural selection? How is natural selection a mechanism of evolution? State claim Introduce evidence Paragraph 2 First adaptation Describe first adaptation Reasoning: How has this adaptation allowed human populations to survive? Paragraph 2 Second adaptation Describe first adaptation Reasoning: How has this adaptation allowed human populations to survive? Paragraph 3 Third adaptation Describe third adaptation Reasoning: How has this adaptation allowed human populations to survive? Paragraph 4 Recap evidence Recap reasoning Concluding sentence What have you learned from this lesson? What do you think requires further research? Final thoughts